Skip to content

Ontario News

Provincial News provided by The Canadian Press

Two men found dead in car in Montreal; police believe drug overdose the cause

MONTREAL — The bodies of two men have been found in a car in what Montreal police believe could be overdose-related deaths. A passerby spotted the men in the vehicle in a parking lot near the Jacques-Cartier Bridge.
Premiers, governors to discuss cross-border trade at Charlottetown meeting

Premiers, governors to discuss cross-border trade at Charlottetown meeting

FREDERICTON — Eastern Canadian premiers are stressing the need to make Canada's case on cross-border trade at every opportunity in the Donald Trump era.
After first quarter, feds on track to meet $28.5B deficit prediction: report

After first quarter, feds on track to meet $28.5B deficit prediction: report

OTTAWA — Three months into the fiscal year, the public books are on track to meet the Trudeau government's deficit projection of $28.5 billion, an update on federal finances said Friday.

New charges laid against Montreal man accused in death of newborn

MONTREAL — New charges have been laid against a Montreal man already accused of first-degree murder in the death of a newborn baby whose pregnant mother was stabbed.

Fraser Health in B.C. warns of spike in overdose deaths in past week

SURREY, B.C. — A major health authority in British Columbia's Lower Mainland issued a warning Friday about illicit drugs after an increase in suspected overdose deaths in the past week.

Toronto police investigating sexual assault of girl, 8, at downtown day camp

Toronto police are searching for a man they allege walked into a downtown day camp earlier this week and sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl. Const.
Legacy of Quebec's Bill 101 40 years on depends on political perspective

Legacy of Quebec's Bill 101 40 years on depends on political perspective

MONTREAL — Following the Parti Quebecois' first election victory in November 1976, editorial cartoonist Terry Mosher drew premier-designate Rene Levesque, his right hand stretching out holding a cigarette, saying, "O.K.

Halifax man selling thousands of rubber ducks: 'I think they work well'

HALIFAX — If you're looking for thousands of lightly used rubber ducks, you're in luck — a Halifax man has a deal for you. David Hayes is offering a floatable flock on Kijiji for $1,400.

School dress codes a contentious issue for some parents as academic year begins

When Karen Green sends her two daughters, aged nine and 12, back to school in September, she knows she'll have to contend with their school's dress code.

Man wanted in connection with human remains found in field

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — Waterloo regional police are looking for a 47-year-old man in relation to a suspicious death reported earlier this year. The body of 32-year-old Christopher Deweese of Kitchener, Ont.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks